Civilization V is the most diverse and strategic Civilization game yet. This How-to will show you how to get the most fun out of it.

Steps

1

Start the game. Choose your game options. Different leaders help you to different victories. Choose your game length depending on your patience. If you want to finish in a day or two, choose Quick. If you want to work on for quite a while, choose Marathon. Choose your game size in the same way.

2

Create your first city. Choose a place with balanced FOOD and PRODUCTION. If possible, build near resources. Do this with all of your cities.

3

Protect your city with your warrior.

4

For your first production choose a Scout, and for your first science choose Animal Husbandry. If you want you can produce a worker instead.

5

When your scout is finished, you should send him out to explore. If you find a city-state you should give it a unit if you can spare it.

6

Always complete the techs in a single column before starting on another one. This will make getting into new eras faster.

7

Be careful with your resources. Keep in mind that you only have a limited amount at your disposal. When you run out it is possible to trade other civilizations for resources.

8

Aim for one victory for the whole game. Choose your techs based on your goal and always take corresponding actions.

9

Have a strong military. Even if you don't want a military victory, you have to have protection from other hostile civilizations.

10

If you get the chance to win the game, take it! Even if you were aiming for a different victory, you should still take the opportunity.